This was one of those MINIons that was actually pretty easy to capture (after a few attempts). When I first drew MINIon #0224 I made the illustration hobbit size. After looking at it, and discussing it with the actual MINIon I resized the image because it just didn’t look right. There are few MINIons that I go back and do some research on, most are just whatever pops into my head. This one, I went back and forth between websites to get the hobbit clothing and gear just right. The first version was also missing Sting, so I added that in (and glowing layers).
What happens in Vegas… I first met MINIon #0224 at AMVIV (A MINI Vacation in Vegas). Sue, Cecil & I had flown out for the event and had a rental car, so instead of going on any of the drives we hung around the hotel a enjoyed the car show. MINIon #0224 had their MINI in the show and we started to chat. After that we met again at various MINI events including the Dragon, and numerous MTTS. That’s what happens with MINI ownership- you start with a car and you end up with a new family. While one does not simply motor into Mordor, MINIon #0224 has probably driven enough miles to go there and back again.